Elinor Curtis and another unidentified woman with Bessie P., who is dressed as a male artist, at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, 12973-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1889

GUSN

GUSN-385302

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Description

The image shows three women indoors at Sharksmouth Estate, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Elinor Curtis is present with another unidentified woman, along with Bessie P., who is dressed as a male artist. A portrait is visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

women (female humans)
group portraits
paintings (visual works)
costumes (character dress)
houses
residential structures
interior views
estates (property)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP016540
B-Series negative 12973-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC023

Collection Name

Harriot Appleton Curtis photographic collection

Reference Code

PC023.001.001.12973-B

Places

Manchester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Curtis, Harriot Appleton, 1841-1923 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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